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PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating Are the Colours of the Year 2021 Pantone Colour Institute presents the colours of the year 2021: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. A combination of two independent colours that highlights how different elements come together to support one another and infuse light, energy and a desire for balance.
P
antone Color Institute, the American academy that every year
time warming and optimistic, the marriage between PANTONE 17-5104
provides forecasts on colour trends, has decided on the colours
Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating is an infusion of
that will accompany us in 2021. For 22 years, PANTONE has used
strength, hope and positivity”.
only one shade, but since 2021 will be a special year, the choice fell on
The combination of PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-
PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating.
0647 Illuminating is a clear message of happiness that gives us hope. As
The first is a bright grey that recalls solid and dependable elements, which
stated by the Colour Institute: “The colour mix chosen for 2021 has strong
last over time and offer a solid foundation. It is the colour of the pebbles
references to introspection, innovation and intuition, as well as respect for
on the beach and of natural elements whose weathered appearance
wisdom, experience and intelligence, and inspires regeneration, pushing
highlights an ability to stand the test of time. Ultimate Gray discreetly
us towards new concepts and new ways of thinking”.
reassures, promoting feelings of composure, firmness and resilience. The
“In a historical moment in which people try, in every possible way, to
second is a bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, a warming
find energy, clarity and hope to overcome this phase of uncertainty, the
yellow shade imbued with solar power.
colours that instil determination and courage respond to our quest for
“This union is designed to demonstrate that different elements come
vitality”.
together to support each other,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. “Practical and rock solid but at the same
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